LA10 Final Review | Spring 2025

What should a strong thesis statement in an argumentative essay include?

• A summary of the opposing views

• A claim and reasoning to support it

• A rhetorical question

• A detailed analysis of evidence

What is the correct MLA in-text citation for a source written by Bruce Wayne, with the information located on page 45?

• (Wayne, page #45).

• (Wayne 45).

• (Wayne, 45).

• (Wayne).

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

How should you format an in-text citation in MLA style if the source is a web page titled “The Art of Reading” with no listed author, and you are citing information from page 5?

• (The Art of Reading 5).

• (No Author 5).

• (“The Art of Reading” 5).

• (5).

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the difference between evidence and reasoning?

• Evidence is the logic, proof, or support that you have for your claim, whereas reasoning is the thinking behind the evidence that led to the claim.

• Reasoning is the logic, proof, or support that you have for your claim, whereas evidence is the thinking behind the reasoning that led to the claim.

• Evidence explains or summarizes the reasoning that was used to support a claim.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following sentences is most appropriate for use in a formal argumentative essay?

• This is the best idea ever, trust me.

• Studies indicate that implementing this strategy increases efficiency by 60%.

• Anyone who disagrees is just wrong.

• I think this is the right answer.

What is a weakness of the thesis statement: “Cats are great pets because they are cute”?

• It is too detailed and specific

• It does not provide clear supporting reasons

• It presents both sides of the argument

• It uses technical terminology

What is the logical flaw in this statement: “Research indicates that regular exercise improves health, but I dislike exercising, so no one should do it.”

• The statement is based on personal preference rather than evidence

• The statement provides too many statistics

• The statement is written in informal language

• The statement includes multiple viewpoints

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What tone is conveyed by the following sentence? "She slammed the door and stomped down the hallway, muttering under her breath."

• Joyful

• Angry

• Hopeful

• Confused

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word choice would most likely create a somber tone in a story?

• Cheerful

• Gloomy

• Playful

• Excited

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best defines the theme of a literary work?

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The central message or underlying idea

• The main character's personality traits

• The sequence of events in the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2